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Howdy Folks

I'm living in Zimbabwe and recently picked up a 3100 1954 Chev Truck. I can't decode the VIN though - it is - 54 3100 SA F 7742

Interesting facts on this truck - The windscreen is not the wraparound but rather split down the middle like the 1953 chev, and the cargo sides are angled and not straight up and down -also like the 1953 3100. It seems the trucks built in Port Elizabeth South Africa were a mix between '53 and '54 models? Is this possible?

Does this make sense to anyone?

Question 2- I am desperate for a comprehensive work shop manual for this car. Something I can use to restore everything from the inner workings of doors to the correct torque adjustments, gaskets etc.

Thank you for your help from the place time forgot.

Rob
Zimbabwe